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Avoid Fraud by Knowing the Signs

By Mario Shtika | 10/07/2022 | 0
"Do You Know...?" sign on a post, prompting curiosity or information sharing.

Protect yourself, loved ones, and older adults.

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Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention

By Mario Shtika | 09/21/2022 | 0
Hand pulling open a torn paper revealing the word "Prevention."

Click in the graphic to see tips from Consumer Reports.

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Stay Safe from Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 04/20/2022 | 0
Wooden letters spelling "STAY SAFE" on a white background, conveying a safety message.

AARP offers tips on how to protect yourself and loved ones.

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Criminals Use You to Steal from Health Care Programs

By Mario Shtika | 04/20/2022 | 0
Torn white label with "MEDICARE" text over US dollar bills.

A federal prosecution in Florida shows how.

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People Report Medicare Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 03/08/2022 | 0
Medicare Health Insurance card partially visible over a blurred American flag background.

Medicare is not replacing paper cards with plastic ones.

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Caregivers Can Learn to Spot Health Scams

By Mario Shtika | 12/01/2021 | 0
Elderly woman in wheelchair converses with a standing blonde woman outdoors on a paved area.

Dishonest companies will say almost anything to get you to buy.

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Employee Stops Gift Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 09/07/2021 | 0
Blue gift card with green "gift" text and white leaf design.

No legitimate organization will ask for payment in gift cards.

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Free Genetic Test is Really Medicare Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 08/03/2021 | 0
Yellow DNA helix and molecular structure on a light pink background, representing biology or science.

Con artists claim to offer “free” genetic testing for heart conditions or cancer.

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Five Surprising Spots Where Fraudsters Lurk

By Mario Shtika | 06/22/2021 | 0
Hands reaching up against a blue sky with a pair of handcuffs suspended between them.

Medicare scams can show up when — and where — you least suspect them.

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Woman Falls for Medicare Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 10/21/2020 | 0
Elderly woman wearing a cap discusses Medicare card fraud on a news program.

She warns about scammers on the prowl.

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